Quiz on Georgia's History

Who most likely traveled to Georgia to convert Native Americans to Christianity?

• French traders

• Spanish friars

• English settlers

• Dutch explorers

Who was responsible for establishing a colony in Georgia as a form of philanthropy?

• John Smith

• James Oglethorpe

• William Penn

• Roger Williams

Who was William McIntosh?

• A Cherokee leader

• A Scottish explorer

• A Creek leader

• A Union general

Which state borders Georgia to the west?

• Florida

• Alabama

• Tennessee

• South Carolina

Which ocean is located to the southeast of Georgia?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What does the Georgia State Constitution specifically address?

• Healthcare

• Education

• Transportation

• Agriculture

What words are commonly associated with the Georgia flag?

• Freedom, Equality, and Justice

• Liberty, Peace, and Unity

• Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation

• Honor, Courage, and Strength

What right did the 15th Amendment give to African American men?

• Right to own property

• Right to vote

• Right to free education

• Right to serve in the military

Which Supreme Court decision was nullified by the 14th Amendment?

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Marbury v. Madison

What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• To enforce segregation laws

• To assist freed slaves and poor whites

• To promote industrialization

• To support Confederate veterans